Accelerated QUV Testing

What is QUV testing? Basically it means accelerated weather testing to reproduce the damaging effects of UV sunlight and moisture on polymer coatings.

Tests are conducted in a laboratory environment; a high intensity chamber is designed to accelerate the effects of exposure to the elements and the damage typically caused to the surface over the span of years - but it takes only days or weeks to reproduce these results.

Using the standard ASTM testing methods, samples are placed in the QUV testing chamber and are bombarded with sunlight spectrum UV light in alternating dry and wet cycles and elevated temperatures.

Although there is no established direct correlation between hourly exposure in a QUV tester and years of actual exterior sunlight exposure, QUV is the industry accepted method of predicting polymer performance throughout years of exterior exposure service.

Two samples of aquaBRIGHT™ Pool Finish by ecoFinish™

Sample on the left was exposed to 3000 hours of QUV testing.Sample on the right was kept in the dark as a comparative standard.The result of the 3000 hour test revealed no visual indication of color change or gloss loss from the damaging effects of UV exposure.

We dont see any change...

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Mike Cleary is the President of Canada Pool Coating and the Canadian Distributor of ecoFinish high performance pool finishes and thermoplastic spray systems. ecoFinish designed aquaBright and polyFibro as an alternative solution that addresses typical issues associated with traditional pool coatings; ecoFinish finishes are hard wearing, soft to the touch and VOC free.

Canada Pool Coating ecoFinish pool finish

ecoFinish pool finishes for new build pools and for restoration of older swimming pools and repairs.

aquaBright by ecoFinish is a revolutionary ecofriendly (zero VOC) swimming pool finish alternative to traditional pool paint and pool liners for both commercial and residential applications on interior and exterior pools. This high performance thermoplastic pool finish is pneumatically applied by certified installers, cures instantly and has a 10 year warranty.

ecoFinish designed aquaBright as a permanent pool coating that bonds to and covers new or existing concrete, steel and aluminum swimming pool surfaces and, is also a proven solution for pool restorations with marbelite, plaster or paint finish issues plus spas or pools that have gel coat failures.

ecoFinish is making a huge splash ( 21 designer colours!) in the new installation swimming pool business and the pool repair industry on a global scale.

Gel Coat Failures? Now available...polyFibro by ecoFinish is specifically designed to restore fiberglass surfaces to like-new condition. Great finish for fiberglass stairs and steps too!